Managing workforce training for enterprises

This article is a part of Startup Spotlight, a series that features young, up-and-coming startups.

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The shift to remote work exposed challenges in how organizations trained distributed teams. Enterprises struggled to keep employees engaged and measure whether learning programs were delivering result.

To fix this, Ravi Kaklasaria and Mrinal Bagaria launched edForce to help enterprises manage the enterprise learning ecosystem.

😟 Problem

Adopting AI and cloud computing has drastically shortened the shelf life of technical skills. Traditional corporate learning models struggle to keep pace with these emerging technologies.

This lag causes severe skill shortages, delayed digital transformations, and rising hiring costs.

💡 Solution

The startup operates as an extended learning and certification arm for enterprises. It delivers outcome-driven upskilling programs to build future-ready internal teams.

• Provides customized learning pathways and instructor-led training.
• Manages hands-on labs, learner engagement, and training administration.
• Delivers skill assessments, certifications, and measurable reporting.

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📊 Market size

The World Economic Forum estimates 39% of core worker skills will change by 2030. India’s digital skills gap will widen to nearly 30% by 2028.

Currently, only about 40% of the country’s graduates are ready for modern digital roles, creating demand for workforce training in areas such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, and AI.

🤝 Team

• Ravi Kaklasaria. CEO and Co-founder. He has more than 15 years of experience in enterprise learning and workforce development.
• Mrinal Bagaria. COO and Co-founder. He oversees operations, program delivery, and business execution.
• Nikhil Chadha. Advisor. He has more than 20 years of experience across learning and development, organizational transformation, and leadership roles at companies including Flipkart, GE, and Wipro.

🚀 Traction

• Achieved over 500% year-on-year growth since its inception in 2021.
• Delivered large-scale programs for Infosys, Walmart, Microsoft, Amazon, and Siemens.
• Expanded its trainer ecosystem to include over 500 subject matter experts.

🏆 Competition

💰 Financials

🚩 Risks